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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

At the Throttle Cab Ride Volume 5 The Surfline

Producer: Pentrex Locations: Oceanside, Miramar Hill, San Diego, San Clemente.. Timeframe: 2008 Length: 1 hour 30 minutes In Volume 5, Pentrex mounts cameras on several BNSF locomotives in Southern California. Inside and outside the cabs. A single DVD. Chapter menu. Previews. Dave Drui on a good narrative. Excellent picture. Live environmental audio. High-quality Pentrex production. Exception […]

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ATVR Reviews Pentrex

The Super Chief El Capitan Transition

Producer: Pentrex Locations: LA, Cajon Pass, Albuquerque, Chicago Timeframe: 1969- 1974 Length: 45 minutes Source: Nick Muff, MD. Santa Fe had a rich heritage for it’s passenger trains. The Super Chief and El Capitan were two famous name trains on Santa Fe. Here are those 2 trains operating in combined service. Railroads did combine some trains, […]

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ATVR Reviews Clear Block

Conrail’s Conclusion… Pittsburgh Line – Volume 2 Pittsburgh to Altoona

Producer: Clear Block Locations: Gallitizin, Horseshoe Curve, Timeframe: 1990s Length: 1 hour 40 minutes Sources: Paul Geiger, Todd Miller One show from the Conrail Conclusion series by Clear Block. Highlighted territory is Pittsburgh to Altoona. Interesting route with scenic mountain settings. A single DVD-R. No Chapter menu. Hidden Chapter Advance. Maps are included. On-screen graphics […]